My situation, this place, these people, my journey has been, and is, the single most transformative event I’ve experienced. (So far. ) Nowadays I find it difficult to dredge up sorrow or sadness for my lot. I do, at times, wonder at how life would’ve been. Yet no regrets or anger, just peace and contentment. The power of acceptance and forgiveness.
I am glad to see your children, well adults now, are doing so very well. There is much collateral damage in these situations, and kids get hurt aplenty. Open honest conversations and interactions, some gentle steering, and lots of love does wonders. And yes, those unprompted acts are humbling to witness.
One’s character shines through in the small acts more than the grand show. Like how one treats someone who cannot do anything to help advance them. Or knowing the name and story of the person who cleans your office. Or helping out at a family gathering.
There are three types of people when it comes to work: Those that turn up their sleeves and dig in, those that turn up their nose, and those that don’t turn up. Haha.
) Nowadays I find it difficult to dredge up sorrow or sadness for my lot. I do, at times, wonder at how life would’ve been. Yet no regrets or anger, just peace and contentment. The power of acceptance and forgiveness.